NICET Water-Based Fire Protection 2

Question 1

What is the maximum distance allowed between sprinkler heads in a light hazard occupancy under NFPA 13?

Accepted Answer

15 feet

Answer

10 feet

Answer

12 feet

Answer

20 feet

Question 2

A fire department connection (FDC) is used to:

Accepted Answer

Supply supplemental water to the sprinkler system

Answer

Test the fire pump

Answer

Monitor system pressure remotely

Answer

Drain the system after activation

Question 3

What is the function of a check valve in a wet pipe sprinkler riser?

Accepted Answer

Prevent backflow of water into the water supply

Answer

Regulate flow to individual sprinkler heads

Answer

Allow manual system shutdown

Answer

Monitor water temperature

Question 4

In NFPA 13 hydraulic calculations, what does the term 'most demanding area' refer to?

Accepted Answer

The area requiring the greatest water flow and pressure

Answer

The area with the highest occupancy load

Answer

The area closest to the fire pump

Answer

The area with the most sprinkler heads

Question 5

What type of sprinkler is designed to direct water downward and is installed with the deflector facing down?

Accepted Answer

Pendent sprinkler

Answer

Upright sprinkler

Answer

Sidewall sprinkler

Answer

Extended coverage sprinkler

Question 6

What minimum clearance must be maintained between the top of storage and sprinkler deflectors under NFPA 13?

Accepted Answer

18 inches

Answer

12 inches

Answer

24 inches

Answer

36 inches